unknown ceremonial sword

Can anyone identify this ceremonial sword which is unknown to me...I bought it while in college as a costume accessory...it was made in Germany (stamped) and appears to have solid nickel handle with the steel tang passing completely through...thanks in advance

OK...I think I now know what this item is...as ID'd by Bruce Stauff (a knife collector of immense knowledge)...it's a sword issued to the guards at a world expositions...like the St. Louis Exposition...or maybe the 1901 Pan Am Exposition that took place right here in Buffalo...thanks for looking...thanks for trying